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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Circuit, Cherokee District of the Indian Ter
ritory Mission Conference Il. Il. Church,
south. was held e: Oak Grove, Goingsnake
district. on the 9th and 10th OF this month.
The attendance va. 80 large that the house
would not accommodate the audience and ser
vices were held under an arbor, where Presid-
ing Elder Austin preached very interesting
sermons.
April 18th, 1857
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Said one OF our subscribers last Fri
day We boast Of one hundred prima-
ry schools but l consider that the
OHIEFTAN has done moro for the Cher
okee nation than all Of them put
toRether,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

PRAImE CIrY.-C. s. Shelton, Of Prai-
rie City, has completed his new store
and moved into IL. The establishment
is situated within few feet OF the
railroad track thereby enabling him
TO unload his goods from the cars into
his door. by means pontoon bridge.
Ths building has been beautifully dec
grated by the artistic brush Of w. l..
Green, Of Vinita. Mr.. Shelton Is do
ing q good cash business. The rail-
road company will commence build
ing depot next month.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

The "stAr STORE" one OF the leading
enterprises Of Chetopa, places a very
generous advertisement In our columns
this week. Did you ever know large
advertisers who were not safe mer-
chants TO deal with ? We never did.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

The commissioner Of Indian affairs
has reached decision In the Buchan-
an-Parks- Hill-Thompson cattle case
which Is that the chattle property in
litigation be removed without the linn
its Of this territory. This Is a new
departure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

As stated, Jim Cunnieus, the mur-
derer Of William Fields plead guilty
before the commissioner and his un-
concern at his impending fate 10 said
TO have been remarkable. The only
thing which troubled him was his
wound, which was very painful, though
nof annara.,fl dauoaeona
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

We shall hereafter, from time to
time publish the "stray list" Of the
several districts, by sections. The
Cooweescoowee list in this issue Is
a new one and has never before been
pu blished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

We don't know whether tbs the "In-
jun" or the towns that's lost, but
Ridge Paschal has not been seen for
some days. Politics perhaps have
something to do with the gentlemau's
unseemly desertion Of his old haunts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21
rnE TOWN COUNCIL
Pass an Ordinance 10 Prsveut Disturbances
on the Streets at Nisht.

At meeting OF the town council held last
Friday night the following ordinance was
adopted;
An ORDINANCE TO PWEvEEr DtsrURBAEcns AT
MoHr.-Be II ordained by the mayor and town
council OF the town OF Downingville; That
from and amer ninety days from the passage Of
this act IL shall be unlawful for any person not
m onieer to be found on the streets ofthe town
without business amer the hour OF eleven
O'Clock, p. m. provided that II shall be un-
lawful for all minors TO be at large upon the
streets later than nine o'clock, p. m. And
any pesson so offending shall, upon conviction.
be fined In any sum not more than ten dollars
ct the discretion OF the mayor and, in case OF
failure TO pay such fine, shall be Imprisoned
In the town prison for any term not exseeding
ten days.
Approved April 18th. 1857.
W. CHAnbKMIS, Mayor.
Mp. HATHEa, Town Clerk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Nat Skinner had a red hot runaway
last Tuesday. A house was complete
ly demolished and remarkable as IL
may seem neither horse nor vehicle
was injured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

The doctors are skin-grafting Mr..
Hulls' back, the gentleman who was
so terribly scalded. Anyone having 4
superabundance Of skin can be Teliev-
cd on application.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Several OUTFITS OF movers passed
through here last Thursday on their
way TO Washington Territory. They
have been living on Cowskin PEGirie.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Three tragic deaths occurred below
Fort Gibson last Friday. A man nam.
ed Buster killed Jack Mccoy and Levi
Christy and then blew his own brains
...,A
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21
These Shoes are the best made for the money
Here are several reasons why they are The best:
Sacnnd-The anles

Second-The soles
are of the best oak
tanned sole leather
which makes them
m ore serviceable
than those made from
inferior stock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

James G. Blaine came up from Fort
Gibson Monday night and was taken
east on the Frisco by q special train.
He has about regsined his health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Cabin Greek Post, g. A. R., will
meet Saturday evening, and Saturday
evening week, to take action in regard
10 attending the reunion at St. Louis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

A THIEF BETRIENDED. Mr.. Carter
found his horses last week justin time
to prevent Laforge, the mule thief,
from getting of with them. He was
seen almost to where someone had
tied the sorrel and but few moments
before the animal was discovered.
A thief always seems 10 find friends.
The man from whom the mule was
stolen sSys Laforge has a couple OF
teams at wosk on the railroad exten-
sion from Fort Smith TO Paris. The
theft he thought was committed for
spite on account ofa law suit between
them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

An old man named Stain was found
murdered in the southern part OF the
nation q few days ago. He hailed
from Bloomfield, Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

RETURNED HoNE. - Mrs. Lindsey,
wife Of . prominent physician Of Eu-
faula and Mrs. Triplet. Of the same vi
cinity, have been spending several
days in our city, where they have
been under the professional care Of
Drs. Fortner & Bagby and each under
gone important and successful surgic-
al operations. They together with
Mrs. T. II. Hairless, Of Webbers Falls,
who has also been here a few weeks
under treatment, left for their homes
in the early part OF this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Third.-Th line
Iings are Of the best
standard drill, one
straight line all the
time, and are finish
ed in the most COM
plete manner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

More murders have occurred In the
Territory in the past two or three
weeks than were ever reported in the
came length Of time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

A social hop was INDUCED in by
party OF young people Monday evening
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Goodale,
on the west side.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Should the powers that be conclude
to build the new female seminary at
vinita. every encouragement will be
ri ven.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

We hear it stated that an extra ses-
sion Of council will be called to take
steps towards rebuilding the seminary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

John Thomason's store at Echo was
broken into one night last week by
two men who were drunk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21
Rnnklan,a Arnloa HalYa.

Tho best saive in the world for Outs.
, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
. Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
'pay required. IL Is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 70 cents per box. For sale by W.
n. Patton a Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Everything growing.
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Shoot the mad dogs.
Plover sh ooting is fine.
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Advertise your brands.
Gardens are blooming.
The fawn has been sold.
How do you like our ads1
The night howlers must 90.
Lettuce aud radishes are ripe.
Tie fences are being painted.
Never any murders at vinita.
Plenty Of grass for cattle now.
Jim Akin is the boss fisherman.
Most too many hides coming in
just now.
Old Arch Landrum is back from De-
troit prison.
Jimmy Thompson is at Tahlequah
alter cattle.
silas Bluejacket's cattle are dying
with black leg.
N. B. Rogers, at Adair, had a horse
stolen on the 9th.
Charley Lefiore has been made chief
Of the Indian police force.
The best town in the Indian Ter
ritory TO live in is Vinita.
John secondine, on his preliminary
examination, was committed. 1,
Luke siKkiiler has ninety-fve acres
Of wheat which looks very fine.
BY April seth there will be more cat
tie in this nation than ever we're before.
II you have a dog you think may be
mad kill him and thus avoid all danger.
About twenty OF our people went out
fishing last Friday and report a good
time.
Albert Morris received $50 head OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

E. b. Wright places his brand be
fore you this week. Cowmen will
please observe.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Vinita has an interstate commerce
commission complaint filed. Nothing
like being represented.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Agent r. L. Owen has bought 1000
head Of steers which will be fattened
above here this summer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

We observe that Gus Lubbes and
Floyd Wilson are engaged In the hotel
business at Fort Smith.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

tits reported that q woman east Of
Grand river has died from a mad
dog bite.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Pumphrey has left town and Skin
ner and Hunt havea new butcher, in
his place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Last Saturday night and Sunday we
had the best rain which has fallen in
months.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Joe Davis has opened a new barber
shop across the street from the opera
house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

Albert Morris received $50 head Of
flne Texas steers at this place last
week,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21
cMOUTELu CHRONICLES.

VIC CHAnEmrN, Mayor.
Mp HATHEa, Town Clerk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

We desire 70 say TO The public, that
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-04-21

About twenty OF our people went out
fishing last Friday and report good
time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18

l,nd may 10 down into defeat aud OIL
security rs the resuit Of such a contest;
bet none the l. IS the American people
VIII have discovered just what really
underli,s tie policy which is heapirg
up u surplus FROM the peoples mouey
that cauuJt be materially or speedily
reduced with reasonable regard to hon
es, expenditure or Efficient work. The
real issue will De found to reside be-
y"Ed the question Of Protection
Tariff" etc. II will be the marshall
lug Of the Icrces to fight out the ques.
tIons that Involve the transforming OF
the Republic into a System of class rule.
Cievrl M has done vel to discuss the
question with such lights as he has be
fore him and TO make the first move
toward the new political alignment.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
Nyc County.

At a regular meeting of the Board Of
Commissioners nf Nye county held Dec.
9th, says the Belmont Courier, sealed
proposals for the surrender OF ccrtii-
cntrs Of Indebtedness on the General
Fund we're opened. The bids ranged
from 81 cents to 60 cents on the dollar .
After duly considering the above bids,
it was ordered, THAT the Treasurer be
authorized To- accept aud redeem all
certificates offered ut % cents on the
dollar aud undrr, in tho manuer provi-
ded by Inv. and rejec; all lids over that
mount.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.
70 the Patrons Of The
INDEPENDENT"

The near approach of the
New Year reminds us that
the time Of annual settlement
is at hand; and while Il large
number Of our subscribers
paid in advance, there are
still others owing small
amounts for subscriptions
and ADVERTISING, the aggrc-
gate Of which will enable us
to meet the liabilities ncccs-
Sarily incurred during our
first years experience in
conducting u newspaper.
With this gentle reminder Of
our necessities, we thank the
public for the generous pat
ronagc extended to the IN
DEPENDENT during the year
1887, and trustthat the same
may be continued and in
creased throughout the year
ISIS.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
THE ULTI ISSUE

Under the above head the Index
Union Of Sunday prints an article re
pleto with wisdom from which We make
the following extracts:
President Clevelind's message on the
enormous Treasury surplus aud the
thrift is a political diversion from the
modern run Of things which canno fail
Of snlutary results. In this respect it
matters not materially what the verdict
Of the country shall be ut the next cleo
ton, or whether Cleveland be accorded
another term in the White House. tie
has none the less unfailingly introduced
the prUbS where il wall do the most
good.
The fret result will be the distinct
opposition Of every uupituIistic aggrega-
ton in the country. Every subsidiz d
newspaper in tire land will labor pom.
drously npOn the subj ct OF "PrOtection
10 American Labor Mud Enterprise" to
prove tLa tercsy which iuiirfes in the
doctrine Of hat Free Trade" which
nobody preteudH 10 advocate. BHok Of
these will lie the more Substantial md
c%nnriDcing appeal to voters through the
,licney Of tho "sack.'' il is right hero
that tie real nntRre Of The issue so
boldly precipitntcd 10y th" President viii
receive it's ciVaSest AID most enduring
definition. The discovery that capital
il after All tue ooiy element tLnt is
really Jealous Of auy reasonable modiG.
cation Of taxaiior ~ uindy Of reducing
tte surIlus. will ,arS the lauor plrmen,
Just where IL stands.
Thnt there are Thousands Of sufferers
from u grade Of wages iucommcasnrtte
with the prevailing scale Of prices nF
the common comforts Of life, wbo will
be bought or drove 10 vote for "PrOiec.
lion to Am, fioaB labor" ?" eni,d, Is
BIO 4 tue. il j. even likely lila, CcHe'
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
SENATOR STEWARDS SILVER
BILL.

Senator Stewart, of Nevada, has in
troduced an important bill relating to
gold and silver. The teleSrnphic report
of the bill states that it provides that
II person may deposit at any miut or
assay ciil-- Of the United States both
gclt and silver bullion in Quantities not
less than Eve ounces Of geld or eighty
ounces of silver, aud demand and re.
ceive therefor coin certificates represent
ing one dollar for twenty-five and eight
tenths grains of gold, and one dollar for
four.hundred aud twelve and one.half
grains Of silver, provided, that the gold
and silver bullion 81 deposited shall
contain by weight in one thousand
parts. nine hundred parts of pure met
al.
The bill directs the Secretary Of the
Treasury to prepare certificates and fur
nish til" same 10 the various minis aud
assay offices TO be exchanged for gold
and silver bullion. No certificate Of u
~ denomination than 81 or of II great
,r denomination than 81 LOCO shall be
Iedcemable III gold or silver bullion at
the option OF the Government The
certificates are to be n l'ghl tender al
their nominal vulu, for all debts public
and private, except whrre otherwise
stipulated in contracts already made.
The bill further provides that no gold
or silver shall hereafter be coined, cx,
c.pt what may bc necessary III the pny.
ment OF the obligations Of the United
States already made payable in coin,
and for actual circulation among the
people, the Secretary of the Treasury t.
be empowered to regulate the amour
IL coinage authorized. There IL to be
no charge for assnying or refining bull
lion unler the act, and all parts OF
the coin ,ge act of 1873, which con.
1lict with its provisions, are repealed.
The passage Of this net would greatly
encourage silver mining, as it fixes the
price Of silver at one dollar for every
4l2H grains Of bullion. nine.tenths
line, which would be about the rate of
81 1917 per ounce. Though this would
he n material advance over the present
price Of silver, enough to make the
working Of mines, now barely paying
expenses, profitable, the certificate
would represent rs much silver as the
silver notes. Under the Standard Dol
ltr Act the Government profit on coin
nge equals the difference between the
market price of silver aud its value when
coined, while the Stewart bill provides
that the bullion producer shtll he the
gamer to that extent, rs minis should
he conducted for the benefit of the pub
lie, not for the profit Of the Govern.
Inrnt.
The bill merits the approval Of the
people OF the West, nv its effect in the
silver producing States and Territories
would be the same as free coinage
GS.lvcr State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
Passed to Rest,

News was received here this morning
Of the death Of Edward Truman, one of
the oldest men in the county aud one
universally respected. Mr.. Truman
State be removed TO Iowa, thence TO
Missouri where lao resided until 1870
when he came 10 Nevada. lie has
been quite feeble for some time, resi-.
ding with his s]on-in-lGw Albert Wines,
and although his death was not entirely
unexpected the sudden summons of the
Destroyer produced II shock ia the COM.
mnnity where hc has long Lccn 50 well
known. The immediate Cause Of his
dentlI was hemOnhage Of tho lungs.
Dir. Truman was u Of the oldest Ma.
SONS III the State having been made IL
Mason by BandviIlc Lodge No. 80. Bal
lard county, Kentucky, in January,
1916. aud at the time of his death was
honurcd member OF Eiko Lodge No.
10. lie leaves four daughters, Airs.
Jno Hnmer, Hrs. J. r. X. Smith, Mrs.
John Ainiev nui Mrs. A. Wines. aud
Dns son. Henry rrummn. formerly OF
Ibis county. TO mouiO his loss.
Lies htful fever over, lac sleeps vel,
after an earthly pilgrimage Of nor than
be ~ ted period Of three score year,
md ten. Pcars. 10 his lis: glumbrr.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18

protection. AMI while cattle conventions
have been held and organizations eff
fscted, the alpha aud omega Of all ef-
forts heretofore made by cAttlemen in
this direction have been 20 pass resolu-
tions and Listen TO windy speeches.
That th-sc organizations uudsr such
circumstances have not accomplished
anything is not surprising. but their
failure "a secure beneficial results is no
argument against the possibilities Of
good to lie attained by cooperation aud
organized effort. Adversely is said to
be IA good school. aud possibly the luIs-
fortune which has att nded tue cattle
business Of late years may be the means
of uniting cOwmen together in an organ
iza,ion which shall pursue the business
methods that have successfully been APP
piled III other directions.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
The Onc-hand Jim Case.

A note from TSrt McDrrmt says that
most Of tue citizens Of Quinn River Val.
ley nre in favor OF having One hand
Jim's sentence commuted to impri.on-
ment for life. The Indians in the vi
cinity urg" ths people to do what they
can To have Jim imprisoned instend Of
hanged aud II his lawyer will send a
petition to w. l.. Mruldcr, Fort McDrr.
init, he will circulate it among the citi.
Gems for sig%mntureS.- Silver State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
HON. JAMES G. FAIR.
MS OPINION OF ruE oonsroCK
bright Outlook For Nevada.

ThKnt UNLOCK kor SSNooa.
Ex-United States Senator James q.
Fair passed through this morning on
his way to New York. He was mt at
the Depot by un ISDkrESpkSr reporter
aud the following Information Was elicit.
ed: He said that the prospects ON tue
Comstock were bviter to-day than they
had been for Years. Mr.. Johu W.
Mackay is devoting his personal atten-
tion to mines in which new develop
inents are being made daily. prrticular-
ly in the Etst End mines. He felt con-
tiJent that Virgins City woulI again
attract much attention throughout the
mineral and financial world. he made
anxious inquiries concerning Tuscarora
and expressed himself highly pleased
with the outlook there, saying he hal
heard good reports, and from r,liabIe
sources. too. AS to the future Of the
camp. aud assured the scribe that ON
his return he woull give it some consid-
Grafton.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1887.

wAsurNGroS, Dec. Is. 1887.
After tn" reading of the journal Hoar
offered II resolution naming the Seua-
tors To compose the standing and select
committee for the Fl.tieth Congress,
which was adopted.
A large ruInber Of communications
and petitions were present, d aud re-
ferred, among them were the fell wing:
To prevent the manufacture, importa.
ton and sale of intoxicating liquors in
tue Territories.
For the allowance of II bounty of So.
II month to all men who served in the
army during tue war.
For pensions to all who served during
the war.
Among the bill introduced in the
Senate WAS one by Mr.. Farwell 10 regu-
late immigration.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1887.
A bill introduced yesterday by Sena
tor Reagan TO reguli tie immigration
authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury
to appoint inspectors OF immigration to
be stationed ut such ports ns he may
uetm necessary. Before the Immigrant
shall be allowed to laud the master Of
The Vessel shall produce u certificate for
! each immigrant certifying that he is not
depo:tcd for crime; is No; y pauper. lu
matte, or idiot, not in chaiEr of blood
ri .tions or authorized guardians; il not
M assisted immigrant aud il not under
contract to labor in the United States.
\ bond shall he given as Il g~unrautee OF
indiscriminate issue OF a certificate. On
the part of The Steamship Company it Is
made urlrAful for IL person inter.
dicted 10y the provisions of the act 20
enter the United States, or for n trans
portntion company to bring him to this
country.
Senator George has introduced n bill.
to the public land strip to the
Territory of New Mexico.
Ftrwcil, Of Illinois, who succeeds
General Logan as United States senator
from that State, has introduced two
bills. One provides for the repeal of
the internal revenue tax on tobacco,
and of tue import duties ON sugars The
other proposes to increase the weight of
the silver dullIr 10 53i grains.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1887-12-18

A call for the next National ~Rcpubli-
can Convention has been issued to the
Republican electors of the United
States, fixing the convention at Chica-
go, June IL, 1888. 1t calls upon Re
publican electors in the several States,
and voters without regard to past politi-
cal utilization, differences or action, who
believe il the American principle OF IL
protective tar II for the defense aud de.
velOpiucnt OF our home industries, and
the elevation OF home labor. to unite.